SMALL GREEN SICILIAN LENTILS

These lentils grow in the clayey and calcareous soils of Sicily, where the Mediterranean climate transmits its unique aromas and flavors. Green lentils are the oldest legume cultivated by man, has always been considered the meat of poor people. They are excellent in soups with vegetables, pasta or rice adding a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. In these recipes, they become a complete dish for healthy eating.